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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has rejected a second contract offer from the club, BBC Sport reported, with his current deal expiring at the end of the season. The Portugal midfielder, 32, can be given a 12-month extension to 2028, which BBC Sport said the club is almost certain to trigger before 1 January if no new deal is agreed. United want to avoid that by extending his existing contract and have held talks with his representatives in recent months. It is unclear when he turned down the offer. BBC Sport said a quick resolution looks unlikely amid upheaval at the club, after Michael Carrick was sacked as head coach following United's worst domestic start in 40 years. Mauricio Pochettino, the USA coach, is expected to replace him and take charge for the first time at Anfield against Liverpool on 22 November, and United hope he can persuade Fernandes to stay. BBC Sport also noted that Fernandes has scored six times in 13 matches this season, and that it considered both sides wary of a costly long-term deal at this stage.